Sports
Trapp's Late Homer Leads Patriots To 2-1 Win
The Somerset Patriots (15-6) defeated the Sugar Land Skeeters (15-9) 2-1 at TD Bank Ballpark on Wednesday evening.
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots (15-6) defeated the Sugar Land Skeeters (15-9) 2-1 at TD Bank Ballpark on Wednesday evening.
With the score tied 1-1 in the bottom of the eighth inning, Justin Trapp launched a solo home run (2) to left field to give the Patriots a 2-1 lead that would be the final score.
“It was a huge at bat. All game they were throwing me off with the curveball out and pounding me in,” said Trapp. “I was looking for that pitch and got it. I put a good swing on it and luckily I hit a home run to help the team win tonight.”
Find out what's happening in Bridgewaterfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The Skeeters took an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning on a solo home run by Derek Norris (2).
Somerset tied up the game in the bottom of the third inning on an RBI groundout by Adam Weisenburger.
Find out what's happening in Bridgewaterfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Chase Huchingson (2-0) picked up the win with a scoreless inning pitched and two strikeouts. Hunter Cervenka (1-1) suffered the loss, allowing a run on a hit in an inning pitched. Ryan Kelly earned his fourth save of the season with a perfect ninth inning pitched.
The 2018 Somerset Patriots Season presented by Ford will continue at home with a 11:05 am game on Thursday, May 24th against the Sugar Land Skeeters. For tickets, visit www.somersetpatriots.com.
